Champerico
Guatemala · Departamento de RetalhuleuGT
Municipality in Retalhuleu, Guatemala
Champerico is a town and municipality in the Retalhuleu department in southwestern Guatemala. It is a popular vacation spot for Guatemalans in the region. The picturesque beach town was founded on the Pacific Ocean in 1872, and the paved road to Retalhuleu makes Champerico one of the most important ports on the Pacific. The port handles mostly coffee, timber and sugar. Its population in 2023 is 39,666.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 38,570
- Coordinates
- 14.293, -91.912
- Timezone
- America/Guatemala
- Elevation
- 4 m
Overview of Champerico
Champerico is the kind of small town you find in Departamento de Retalhuleu, Guatemala. Around 38,570 people live here. And that scale sets the rhythm of a stay. What stands out most: water sports, nature and adventure. It lies in the northern hemisphere, which drives its seasonal calendar.
Things to do in Champerico
Water Sports in Champerico
(6)For water sports, expect Bodyboard, Kitesurfing, Snorkeling, Surf and Swimming. The full list runs to 6 activities. The list follows Champerico's own activity tags.
Nature in Champerico
(2)Champerico's nature entries include Beaches and Islands. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Champerico. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Adventure in Champerico
(1)Our data lists Parachute as adventure options here. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Champerico's own activity tags.
Wellness in Champerico
(1)Champerico's wellness entries include Therms. It is a direct read of Champerico's activity profile. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Best time to visit Champerico
The warm stretch of June to September is when water activities work best.
Getting there & around
Public transport thins out here — the nearest hub in Departamento de Retalhuleu plus a short drive is the usual route. Set your clock to America/Guatemala on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Champerico that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Champerico known for?
- Travellers associate Champerico with water sports, nature and adventure. It sits in Departamento de Retalhuleu, Guatemala and counts about 38,570 residents.
- What can you do in Champerico?
- Champerico is tagged with Bodyboard, Kitesurfing, Snorkeling, Surf and Swimming, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- When is the best time to visit Champerico?
- The warm stretch of June to September is when water activities work best.
- Where is Champerico located?
- Champerico belongs to Departamento de Retalhuleu, Guatemala, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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